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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in digital education technology enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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